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The Portage Co. Law Enforcement Center, 1500 Strongs Ave. in Stevens Point, contains an underutilized juvenile detection center, the sheriff says. (Metro Wire photo)

Sheriff says juvenile detention center ‘not feasible’ in new jail facility

August 28, 2025

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